November 2018 - Sperling Prostate Center

The National Rollercoaster of Testosterone Use

Testosterone use and the prostate - Sperling Prostate Center

“…once drugs are proven effective and approved for the specific population in which they are tested, they quickly end up getting prescribed to a wider body of patients than is likely needed or safe.” Health News Review Testosterone and aging If you’re a guy, the word hypogonadism is likely not a part of the words keep reading

Is There Something Fishy About Fish Oil and Your Prostate?

Fish Oil and Prostate Health - Sperling Prostate Center

Fish oil supplements hold center stage in the theater of disease prevention. Fish is high in omega-3 fatty acids—essential nutrients for heart health. Humans cannot produce omega-3 fatty acids, so it’s important to get them from an external source. The American Heart Association (AHA) recommends eating fish at least twice per week. Not just any keep reading

Is Radical Prostatectomy on the Decline?

“Overtreatment is a cause of preventable harm and waste in healthcare.” This statement opens a published study[i] of physician perspectives on overtreatment. The article is based on a survey of 2,106 doctors. The study authors reported the MDs’ opinions as follows: 6% of overall medical care is unnecessary 0% of prescription medications are unnecessary 1% keep reading

Month: November 2018

The National Rollercoaster of Testosterone Use

Is There Something Fishy About Fish Oil and Your Prostate?

Is Radical Prostatectomy on the Decline?